Checking in at a hotel in English
What to say at a hotel front desk when you check in.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Use this to start check-in.
live here = long-term home; for nights, use stay
Use when the booking is in Lin's name.
under + name = booked with that name
Say this when giving something
Use when handing over anything; more natural than Give you
Use this to ask checkout time.
Want to leave later? Can I get a late checkout?
Quick answers
First thing to say at the desk: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to check in.” — use this to start check-in. live here = long-term home; for nights, use stay.
If they ask “Do you have a reservation”: what to say in English
Say “It's under Lin.” — use when the booking is in Lin's name. under + name = booked with that name.
When they ask for your passport: what to say in English
Say “Here you go.” — say this when giving something. Use when handing over anything; more natural than Give you.
After you get your key card, ask this: what to say in English
Say “What time is checkout?” — use this to ask checkout time. Want to leave later? Can I get a late checkout?